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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.03, 412.59 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.03, 412.59 and 201.06 is: 277.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.03 : 412.59 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.03/412.59 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.03x = 412.59 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.03x = 82,955.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,955.35/299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.42

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